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lightly whipped cream or crème fraîche, to serve

Method

Put the prunes and brandy in a small bowl and leave to steep for about 30 minutes until most of the brandy has been absorbed.

Preheat the oven to 190C/Gas 5/fan oven 170C. Grease a 23cm/9in loose-bottomed cake tin or springform tin. Put the cocoa, chocolate, butter and 140g/5oz of the sugar in a pan, add 100ml/31⁄2fl oz hot water and gently heat until the mixture is smooth. Leave to cool slightly.

Whisk the egg whites to soft peaks, then gradually whisk in the remaining sugar. Sift the flour and cinnamon over and gently fold in with a metal spoon, until almost combined. Add the chocolate mix and fold in until evenly combined.

Pour the mixture into the tin and arrange the prunes over the top (they will sink into the sponge during baking). Sprinkle over any remaining brandy and bake for about 30 minutes until just firm. Serve with cream or crème fraîche.

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Comments, questions and tips

I'm thinking of making this. Could you make it ahead of time and reheat as I don't want to have to make at last minutes while guests are around.
Thanks

kerry_jakes

26th Feb, 2013

Just about to make this, but is it possible to use self-raising flower instead?
Or will the cake turn out very different?
Thanks

pknutsen

25th Jan, 2012

5.05

I made it few days ago. It is an awesome recipe. Tastes great and not very sweet. Absolutely will made it again.

joyandjim

21st Nov, 2011

Made this for dinner party and was fab u lous!! my family have ordered it again for Christmas.

claypigeon1

22nd May, 2011

This is a fabulous recipe - works equally well with canned or bottled cherries - I've also made it with dried apricots soaked in brandy -- yum yum

vivaves

28th Aug, 2010

2.05

I found there were far too many prunes! Ended up snacking on them and getting slightly tiddly on the brandy they'd been steeped in. So not complaining! This was a nice dessert, but I think I've had better chocolate fixes - I'd probably look for a different recipe next time I'm after a chocolate-based pudding.

JoCW

10th Aug, 2009

Being a bit blonde here... Can I use tinned prunes?

ibizafan

7th Aug, 2009

This is the best pudding I have ever made, my mum and dad really loved it and was so easy.
You HAVE to make this!

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